Homiletics Study: Revelation
Lesson 25 Passage: Revelation 20:1-10
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Angel Binds Satan & Deception (Revelation 20:1-3) 1. Angel from heaven has key to Abyss and holds a great chain (1) 2. Seizes Satan and binds him for 1000 years (2) 3. Satan thrown into the Abyss, locked and sealed (3) a. To keep from deceiving nations b. Bound for 1000 years c. After 1000 years set free for a short time. | Souls with judgment authority Reign (Revelation 20:4-6) 1. Judgment authority given to those beheaded as a result of testimony about Jesus and Word of God (4-5) a. Seated on thrones. b. They had not worshiped the beast or image and no mark on forehead or hands c. They came to life and reigned with Christ for 1000 years (rest of dead did not come to life until 1000 years ended) d. The first resurrection 2. Blessed and holy are those who share in 1st Resurrection (6) a. Death has no power over them b. They are priests of God and Christ c. They will reign for 1000 years | Satan released, deceives and thrown down (Revelation 20:7-10) 1. After 1000 years Satan release to deceive natives in 4 corners and gather for battle; number like sand at seashore (7-8) 2. Those gathered march across the breath of earth surrounding the camp of God’s people “city God loves” (9a) 3. Fire came down from heaven and devoured them (9b) 4. Devil who deceived was thrown in lake of burning sulfur where the beast and false prophet had been thrown; tormented day and night forever. (10) |
Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Angel Binds Satan & Deception | Revelation 20:1-3 |
Souls with judgment authority Reign | Revelation 20:4-6 |
Satan released, deceives and thrown down | Revelation 20:7-10 |
Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Angel binds Satan as righteous judge and deceiver thrown down |
Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATL the deceiver will be bound, but those who suffered for Christ and Word will reign; in the end, Satan’s followers will be devoured and he will thrown into the lake of fire. Don’t be deceived! Stay true to the Word! |
Specific Application Questions
How does Satan have a key on your life? |
What marks your life? Is Jesus central or is it something else? |
Satan deceives; how are you guarding against this deception? |
Principles to Remember
God has the power |
Victorious will reign with Christ |
Satan will be thrown down |
Characteristic of God
Mighty Victor |
Theme
God has the power to bind and release; faithful are blessed and deceived are devoured. |